Diseased Bird: Injured or sick cardinal

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Northern Cardinal with possible Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis. Eye appears sunken, feathers surrounding have worn off. Requesting confirmation so that I can take necessary steps to prevent others from getting infected. Thanks!

(Photo taken by Jean Harpur and submitted with permission. Copyright Jean Harpur 2017.)

Submitter: Bethany Harpur

Place: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Submission Date: December 11, 2017

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Categories: Eye problems